Class: College Prep Biology
Unit: “Genetics”
Topic: DNA’s job requirements


Instructional Objectives: Students should be able to…
  • Students will list the main roles of DNA
    • Copying info
    • Storing info
    • Transmitting info
  • Students will identify the four bases within a DNA strand as well at other structural molecules
  • Students will be able to identify and replicate the double helix structure of DNA
Opening:
"Who can remind me what the roles of DNA are? Why is DNA so imporntant?"
"Today we will take a deeper look into DNA and observe its main parts and structure to understand how it works a bit better."
Time:
Activity
9:00-9:059:06-9:13
9:14-9:40
9:41-9:50
I will review the main ideas about DNA that were learned the day before
I will demonstrate power point notes on DNA, its structure and its parts.
Students will pair up and work on the interactive assignment for DNA
I will pass out the homework assignment



Assignment:
  • Students will copy class notes and then work in pairs on the interactive assignment
Activity Materials Needed:
  • Computers

Resources Needed:
http://www.dnai.org/a/index.html

Closing:
Students will review the KWL chart and add to it.